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Nowadays, having a piece of land, no matter how small, can be a source of immense joy, because you can design a spectacular garden on it, however you like. Of course, the available space must be taken into account, because if we make the mistake of planting, for example, a tree that is too big, sooner or later we will have to think about what to do with it.
So that these mistakes are not made, I will give you a series of ideas for small gardens I hope they interest you so that you can create your own oasis of tranquility.
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Decide on the style you are going to give it
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About garden styles we could talk long and hard, so we made an article in which we deal with this topic. So now we are not going to expand much, but I will tell you what is the first thing you need to do. Before buying the plants, before even thinking about where each thing will go, the style has to be decided.
Thereby, We must also think about the use that we will give to the garden; that is, if you have children, you might be interested in planting many aromatic plants, such as lavender, rosemary or basil. But if you want to invite a lot of people, you might prefer a minimalist garden, with few plants and plenty of room to walk around.
Use the wall to hang shelves or racks
Surely you have seen how there are people hanging pots on the walls, well. I recommend that, to make the most of the space, instead of pots, what you hang are shelves or shelves that have holes in them. so you can put the pots in there and they don’t fall out.
Shelves or shelves without holes would also work, but in this case I would recommend tying a rope across the front to hold the containers and prevent them from falling over in high winds or heavy rain.
Put a pond… if there are no mosquitoes
Who says basin, says container with water transformed into an artisanal fountain. The sound of water is very relaxing.and since there are ponds (or fountains) of different shapes and sizes, as long as there are no mosquitoes, it may be a good idea to have one.
It is particularly interesting if you want to give your small garden an oriental touch.as Asian gardens are generally characterized by the inclusion of water in their designs.
Repel mosquitoes with plants
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And in case you can’t and/or don’t want to put a fountain or anything that leaves stagnant water because otherwise it would fill with the larvae of these terrible insects, what better than to plant some -some that repel them. One of the most effective -and beautiful, by the way- is lavender.. It is resistant to drought, heat and even moderate frost. Just put it in a sunny place and water it very occasionally.
Other herbs that may be helpful are basil, lemongrass, mosquito geranium, and sage.. All the ones I mentioned are aromatic and completely harmless to humans.
Create shady corners with a tree
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If you want to have a small garden with a rustic or tropical look, I advise you to create natural shaded corners with trees. Although they can be made artificially, with tents or trellises, I think that a natural, living plant beautifies the place much more. In addition, the shade it will provide will be cooler and more pleasant.
And although it may seem otherwise, there are many species that you can plant in a small garden, such as some Prunus, or perhaps a citrus fruit (tangerine, lemon, orange, …) if you want a fruit tree.
less is more
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It is important to keep this in mind, because For example, if we plant several plants together in the same area, when they grow, it will look like the garden is full of plants., that there are too many. Therefore, it will appear smaller than it actually is.
For this reason, you should always ask about the size they reach in adulthood (height and width), so that you can put them in the right place and at the right distance from other specimens.
Make a path or a path
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However small the garden, there is a path or path that leads to an area of particular interest. East It can be more or less large stones, gravel, grass, outdoor carpet,… there are many options! At the edge, put some low plants, such as roses, durillo, dimorphoteca or those you prefer.
This, yes, I do not advise that said path be straight, unless it is clear that you like it that way and your garden is characterized by straight lines, command and so on. But if not, I encourage you to bend it, whether you’re going around a tree, a fountain, or whatever.
What do you think of these small garden ideas?